Infleqtion
Quantum Software Engineer (Compiler)
$145K–$170K
Chicago, Illinois · Full-time · Posted Aug 24, 2026
- Experience
- Open to entry-level and senior-level candidates; no specific years stated.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, physics, or a directly related field; PhD preferred.
- Visa sponsorship
- Offers may be conditioned on authorization to receive software or technology controlled under U.S. export control laws and regulations without sponsorship for an export license.
About the job
Designs, builds, maintains, and researches quantum compilation software, including optimizations for the Superstaq cloud platform and collaboration across the quantum stack.
What you'll do
- Conduct R&D in quantum compilation and deploy software optimizations to Superstaq using software engineering practices.
- Collaborate with customers, experimental physicists, and software engineers on needs and practical implementations.
- Contribute to proposals and global programs, and publish and present research findings.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, physics, or a directly related field.
- High programming proficiency; Python fluency is preferred, or proficiency in another language with ability to rapidly upskill in Python.
- Experience with open-source quantum software frameworks such as Cirq or Qiskit.
- Ability to work in the office any three days per week and travel domestically and potentially internationally up to 10%.
Nice to have
- PhD in quantum computation, physics, computer science, or a directly related field.
- Familiarity with quantum computing concepts, advanced quantum software frameworks, or professional software engineering practices.
Pay
$145,000 to $170,000 per year (base salary)
Tools
Python, C/C++, Julia, Cirq, Qiskit, Stim, FastAPI, PostgreSQL/SQLAlchemy
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